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2021 Postgraduate
               Orientation Handbook

                 Faculty of Law

University of Technology Sydney                      1
                                      UTS CRICOS 00099F
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Contents
               Welcome to the UTS Faculty of Law                                3

               Finding Your Way Around Campus                                   4
                  UTS Broadway Campus                                           5

               Coursework Essentials                                            7
                  Graduate Attributes                                           7
                  Your duty as a UTS Law student - copyright infringement       8
                  Canvas Learning Management System                             8

               Safety and Wellbeing Essentials                                  9
                  UTS Law Website                                               9
                  Student Support                                              10
                  RESPECT. NOW. ALWAYS                                         11
                  batyr                                                        12

               UTS Law Centres                                                 13
                  Anti-Slavery Australia                                       13
                  Australasian Legal Information Institute                     13
                  Centre for Media Transition                                  14

               Co-curricular Programs                                          15
                  Brennan Justice and Leadership Program                       15
                  UTS Law Students’ Society (UTS LSS)                          17

               Careers                                                         22
                  UTS Careers                                                  22
                  CareerHub                                                    23
                      So what are you waiting for?                             23

               The UTS Law Alumni Community                                    25

               Prizes and Awards                                               26
                  Dean's Merit List                                            26
                  Award Ceremonies                                             26

               Contacts & Directories                                          27
                  Student Centre                                               27
                  UTS Law Reception                                            27

University of Technology Sydney                                                           2

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Welcome to the UTS Faculty of Law
               We are delighted to welcome you to the Faculty of Law. Our Faculty Welcome is the beginning
               of your journey in Law at UTS. The evening is the perfect opportunity to get a head start in your
               studies, become familiar with the campus, build social networks and get to know your lecturers
               and Faculty staff.

               On the evening, you will be introduced to the world of Law at UTS. This includes an introduction
               to key Faculty staff, the structure and options available within your degree, an outline of
               initiatives to get involved in, and insight into career opportunities.

               We hope that you find this session informative, useful and above all, fun. We look forward to
               seeing you around campus and in class.

University of Technology Sydney                                                                                    3
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Finding Your Way Around Campus
               There are dozens of buildings and hundreds of seminar and tutorial rooms spread across the
               UTS City campus. However, once you understand the UTS: Building and Room Identification
               Standard outlined below, finding your way around UTS is quite straightforward.

               Location codes consist of building, level and room numbers.

               Can’t find your classroom?
               Download wayfinding.uts.edu.au

               Checkout UTS Maps to orientate yourself with the different UTS Buildings:
               maps.uts.edu.au.

               Your classes will be located all over campus. However you may like to orientate yourself with
               the Broadway Campus which is where UTS Central (Building 2 is located).

University of Technology Sydney                                                                                4
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UTS Broadway Campus

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UTS Central – our new Faculty home

               With its gleaming façade and striking curved design, UTS Central (Building 2) has become an
               unmissable landmark on Broadway.

               But we all know it’s what’s inside that counts – so here’s your guide to what’s on offer in our
               newest campus building.

               Be sure to familiarise yourself with what’s on each level, including the sustainable Food Court
               (level 3), student spaces (levels 3 – 7), UTS Careers (level 4) and the UTS Library and famous
               Reading Room (levels 5-9).

               Our Faculty of Law administration, reception area and a few exclusive Law facilities and Law
               student study nooks are located between levels 14-16. In order to foster social distancing, the
               Law Student Reception counter is currently closed.

               UTS Law students have access to state-of-the-art trial court rooms and a new Moot
               Court along-side purpose built study spaces and common areas.

               The court rooms include specialist audio-visual facilities with technology such as video
               conferencing to allow witnesses to present evidence remotely.

               Student legal teams have access to prep spaces nearby, where they can collaborate on
               research and legal arguments.

               The trial courts and the carefully designed Moot Court offer an experience as close as you can
               get to the legal facilities of the Supreme, District and Local courts.

               The modern, light filled and versatile new home for Law also includes new student learning
               spaces, a higher degree research work hub and offices for the UTS Law Students’ Society.

University of Technology Sydney                                                                                  6
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Coursework Essentials
               Graduate Attributes
               UTS Law has graduate attributes for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The graduate
               attributes reflect the overall educational aims of courses at each level, allowing current and
               prospective students, staff, employers and the community to gain an understanding of the
               intended professional, personal and intellectual attributes of graduates.

               THE SIX UTS LAW POSTGRADUTE
               GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

               Graduate Attribute 1: Legal Knowledge
               An advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of legal knowledge including the
               Australian legal system, impacts of historical and ongoing Anglo-Australian laws, social justice,
               cultural and international contexts, the principles and values of ethical practice, and
               contemporary developments in law and its professional practice.

               Graduate Attribute 2: Ethics and Professional Responsibility
               An advanced and integrated capacity to value and promote honesty, integrity, cultural respect,
               accountability, public service and ethical standards including an understanding of approaches to
               ethical decision making, the rules of professional responsibility, an ability to reflect upon and
               respond to ethical challenges in practice, and a developing ability to engage in the profession of
               law and to exercise professional judgment.

               Graduate Attribute 3: Critical Analysis and Evaluation
               A capacity to think critically, strategically and creatively including an ability to identify and
               articulate complex legal issues, apply reasoning and research to generate appropriate
               theoretical and practical responses, and, demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills
               in approaching complex legal issues and generating appropriate responses.

               Graduate Attribute 4: Research skills
               Specialist cognitive and practical skills necessary to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise
               relevant factual, legal and policy issues and demonstrate intellectual and practical skills
               necessary to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and
               professional decisions and to apply ethical research practices.

               Graduate Attribute 5: Communication
               Well-developed, professional and appropriate communication skills including highly effective
               use of the English language, an ability to inform, analyse, report and persuade using an
               appropriate medium and message and an ability to respond respectfully.

               Graduate Attribute 6: Collaboration
               Advanced and integrated collaboration skills in working together to achieve a common goal in a
               group learning environment or the workplace, including the capacity to give and receive
               feedback, appropriate professional and interpersonal skills in working cooperatively and the
               ability to develop strategies to successfully negotiate group challenges.

               Graduate Attribute 7: Indigenous cultural capability
               A well-developed capacity to: work with Indigenous peoples in a professional context; respect,
               recognise and advocate for Indigenous strengths and self-determination; identify and challenge
               the deficit narratives and biases of Anglo-Australian laws towards Indigenous Australians.

               Graduate Attribute 8: Self-management
               A high level of autonomy, accountability and professionalism, the ability to implement
               appropriate self-management and lifelong learning strategies including initiating self-directed

University of Technology Sydney                                                                                     7
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work and learning, judgment and responsibility, self-assessment of skills, personal wellbeing
               and appropriate use of feedback and, a capacity to adapt to and embrace change.

               Your duty as a UTS Law student - copyright infringement

               The UTS Faculty of Law prides itself on the calibre of its student body and it is the responsibility
               of all students to comply with copyright law. Uploading UTS materials (subject outlines,
               assignments etc) onto student essay websites and other study websites is a copyright
               infringement. Students and alumni caught impinging copyright are exposing themselves to legal
               action. Think twice before sharing your subject materials.

               Support & Resources
               Canvas Learning Management System
               Canvas is an open-source learning management system (LMS) used by educators and students
               around the world. All your subjects will be accessed online via Canvas.

               Canvas offers a rich teaching and learning environment featuring text, video, and discussion
               options with learning activities designed to explore and consolidate legal knowledge and skills. It
               will also allow the provision of an e-book of the subject materials to students at the completion
               of each subject. Canvas is accessible online and on mobile devices.

               You can use your student ID and webmail password to login. In accordance with the UTS
               Environmental Sustainability Policy, the Faculty no longer provides printed subject materials. All
               subject outlines and other relevant materials are available to download from the respective
               subject site on Canvas. In addition to the subject materials, Canvas also provides:

               •    Announcements via the Faculty noticeboard
               •    Lecture slides/presentations
               •    Lecture recordings (if arranged by the subject coordinator)
               •    Assessment results
               •    Any other administrative matters.

               The Canvas subject site is normally live a few days prior to the beginning of the session.
               It is your responsibility to ensure you can access your subjects’ sites and to regularly check
               Canvas for announcements. If you have difficulties accessing Canvas, contact the ITD Service
               Desk by phone on (02) 9514 2222 or by logging a job through Service Connect at
               servicedesk.uts.edu.au.

University of Technology Sydney                                                                                       8
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Safety and Wellbeing Essentials
               UTS is committed to providing a safe and healthy study environment for all students. To ensure you are
               made aware of health and safety procedures and resources at UTS, students are asked to:

               Familiarise themselves with the Safety and Wellbeing information for students website which is located
               at https://www.uts.edu.au/about/safety-wellbeing.

               View the Escape From UTS video. The clip is designed to show students and staff how to evacuate
               University buildings in the event of a fire or other emergency and it is accessible at

               https://www.uts.edu.au/about/about-our-campus/staying-safe-campus/emergency-evacuations

               Undertake the Safety and Wellbeing Essentials online training module via Canvas.
               While the module is available within the Canvas site for each subject you are enrolled into, you need only
               attempt the module once.

               UTS Law Website
               You will find lots of useful links and information at uts.edu.au > Faculties > Faculty of Law
               Scroll down and click on the 'Current Students' button as pictured below to find details on:

               • Assessment
               • Student support and mentoring
               • Practical Legal Training (PLT)
               • Specialisations and electives
               • Honours and research
               • Brennan Justice and Leadership Program
               • Career
               • Graduate Attributes
               • Competitions and prizes
               • International opportunities
               • Internships
               • Faculty contacts
               • The UTS Law Students’ Society
               • UTS Law events for current students
               • Short courses and professional development

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Student Support

               To help you make the most of your time at university, UTS provides a range of services and programs to
               support different aspects of your life and learning, including:

                        •    Counselling services
                        •    Health services
                        •    Mental Health support services
                        •    Careers services
                        •    Financial assistance
                        •    Special needs services
                        •    Academic Support
                        •    HELPS (Higher Education Language & Presentation Support)
                        •    Peer Tutoring

               Visit uts.edu.au > Current Students > Support

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RESPECT. NOW. ALWAYS

               We believe everyone has the right to live, study and work safely. UTS is proud to be an active
               member of the national Respect.Now.Always. Campaign that aims to eliminate sexual assault
               and harassment on Australian campuses.

               While you’re at UTS, you’ll come across a number of initiatives that are related to the
               Respect.Now.Always. Campaign, including:

                   •    Activations at O’Day, Summerfest and throughout the year that are likely to service ice-
                        cream as part of our Wanna spoon? Ask first! campaign.
                   •    Volunteer opportunities for you to give feedback and work with us to reduce these
                        behaviours on campus
                   •    Practice positive intervention and don’t stay silent when things don’t look right

               And if you’re not sure how to do that, complete your mandatory online training about healthy
               relationships, appropriate behaviour and how to look out for people around you.

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batyr

                                         “Who is batyr? batyr is a 'for purpose' preventative mental health
                                         organisation, created and driven by young people, for young people.
                                         batyr aim to smash the stigma surrounding mental ill health and
                                         empower young people to reach out for support. We help create
                                         communities that support young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

                                         batyr UTS achieves this in the following ways:

                   •    batyr@uni programs: trained speakers share their lived experiences with mental ill
                        health, alongside trained facilitators who deliver vital educational information in a fun,
                        safe and engaging way
                   •    Being Herd Workshop: people learn how to share their story of mental ill health in a
                        safe and effective way
                   •    batyr UTS Student Executive: UTS students can join the batyr UTS Student Executive
                        who are responsible for running events, activations and awareness campaigns on
                        campus. The team aim to create a culture of inclusion, self-awareness and resilience,
                        where students are empowered to have positive conversations about mental health and
                        reach out for help when they are going through a rough time.
                   •    Volunteer: batyr UTS is always looking for volunteers to help run our events at UTS or
                        get involved with batyr in other ways

               Social Media: Want to find out more about batyr?

               Head to https://www.batyr.com.au/.
               Follow @batyrUTS on Facebook and Instagram

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UTS Law Centres
               Anti-Slavery Australia
               antislavery.org.au

               mybluesky.org.au

               Anti-Slavery Australia is the only specialist research, policy and legal centre in Australia,
               dedicated to the abolition of human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like practices, including
               forced labour and forced marriage. Led by Professor Jennifer Burn, human rights and
               immigration law specialist, the Centre supports trafficked and enslaved people by advocating for
               law reform and policy change, conducting leading research, delivering online and face-to-face
               training and providing access to pro-bono legal representation for trafficked and enslaved
               people. The Centre developed the popular postgraduate law elective subject The Law of
               Slavery & Human Trafficking. Anti-Slavery Australia welcomes volunteer law students interested
               in research and policy development and also provides practical legal training for UTS law
               students as well as placement opportunities for students engaged in law elective subjects and
               other volunteer programs such as the Brennan Justice and Leadership Program.

               Australasian Legal Information Institute
               austlii.edu.au

               The Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) is the country's most comprehensive and
               popular online free-access resource for Australian and international legal information, with over
               four million searchable documents. AustLII is a joint initiative of the Faculties of Law at the
               University of Technology Sydney and the University of New South Wales. AustLII's broad public
               policy agenda is to improve access to justice through better access to information and
               collaborates with industry on a variety of research initiatives.

University of Technology Sydney                                                                                    13
Centre for Media Transition
               https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/centre-media-transition

               The Centre for Media Transition works across disciplines to explore and develop responses to
               the dramatic and ongoing movements wrought by digital disruption to the media industry, the
               role of journalism in Australian democracy and the world more widely, and the business models
               that support a diverse and prosperous industry.

               The Centre is an interdisciplinary initiative of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the
               Faculty of Law. It was launched in July 2017.

               Through research and analysis, it will identify those elements of the old media landscape worth
               preserving; through industry engagement and policy analysis, it will develop the case for
               adapting these elements for contemporary media business and practice.

               The Centre for Media Transition sits in a cross-section of media, technology, regulation and
               business. Working with industry, the academy and other stakeholders, the CMT explores:

                   •    The changing nature of journalistic practice;
                   •    ways in which citizens and media interact and how regulatory and ethical frameworks
                        might adapt for this environment;
                   •    the ingredients of a competitive commercial media sector, built on sustainable business
                        models and informed by the experience of other disrupted industries;
                   •    the development of a diverse media environment that embraces local, international and
                        transnational issues and debate; and
                   •    contemporary formulations of public interest informed by established and enduring
                        principles such as accountability and the public right to know.

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Co-curricular Programs
               Brennan Justice and Leadership Program
               The Brennan Justice and Leadership Program is a free, voluntary program for UTS Law
               students that seeks to strengthen the justice consciousness, idealism and sense of service that
               participants bring to their studies and later professional work. The program aims to develop
               each student’s capacity for personal and professional leadership, offers an outlet for students to
               find a sense of wellbeing, fulfilment and satisfaction in their studies and future career while
               emphasising social justice awareness.

               The Brennan Program is a joint initiative of the UTS Faculty of Law and UTS Law Students'
               Society, and is named for Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE, former Chief Justice of the High Court
               of Australia and UTS Chancellor.

               2017 Brennan Award Recipients with Sir Gerard Brennan. Photo: Anna Zhu Photograph

               The two components of the Program are:

               •   Reflections on Justice (ROJ): where students engage with the themes of justice and
                   its social contexts. Gain exclusive access to our lectures and events where you can hear
                   the likes of Professor Gillian Triggs, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission,
                   US Ambassador Stephen Rapp and The Hon. Michael Kirby AC. Watch premieres of
                   documentaries on social justice issues and engage with our expert panellists on current
                   affairs. Join a discussion group, enter the photography competition and personally reflect on
                   your journey with the program.
                   Students need to accrue 100 ROJ points to qualify for the Award.

               •   Leadership through Service (LTS): where students contribute voluntary service.
                   Give back to the community by volunteering your time at a not-for-profit organisation in a
                   legal or non-legal capacity. Students have volunteered for organisations from the Refugee
                   Advice and Casework Service (RACS) to Surf Life Saving NSW. The Brennan Program
                   advertises a variety of opportunities throughout the year via their Leadership through
                   Services webpage and new Brennan Collective Facebook Group!
                   Students need to complete 40 LTS hours per year of law enrolment to qualify for the
                   Award.

                   Register now – it’s free and there’s no obligation to complete the Program.

University of Technology Sydney                                                                                     15
Registration does not involve a commitment to complete the Program, however, if you do
               complete the Program requirements you are eligible to receive the Brennan Justice and
               Leadership Award.

               Completion of the Brennan Award will be recorded on your Australian Higher Education
               Graduation (AHEG) statement. You will also be featured in the annual Brennan Yearbook,
               acknowledged at the annual Brennan Celebration Evening, and receive a letter from the Faculty
               Dean in recognition of your achievement. The program is highly regarded by the legal
               profession and other employers.

               There is no other Award of this nature at any other Australian law school.

               Register via CareerHub at careerhub.uts.edu.au. Click on “Dashboard, then the ‘Brennan
               Justice and Leadership Program’ workflow on the left hand side of your screen. Fill out the
               registration form and you will gain access to the program.

               Gain 5 ROJ points today by reflecting on The Idea of Justice!

               Kick-start your journey now. Think about Amartya Sen’s flute analogy. “Whom would you give
               the flute to? On what basis?” Upload your answer to the ‘Ad hoc’ section of ‘Reflections on
               Justice” component in 500 words or less and you will gain 5 ROJ points!

               Haven’t heard this story? Here’s a video which explains it well. Who really deserves the flute?

               Hear from Sir Gerard and our members!

               “To see...future lawyers concerned about law and justice and leadership is an assurance that
               the future of the rule of law in this country is in good hands. I congratulate the Law Students'
               Society and the UTS Faculty of Law on their initiative in creating this program.”

               Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE (speaking at the Program Launch, 17 March 2011)

               “The Brennan Program has added a much needed extra dimension to my university degree with
               valuable lessons I will carry into my legal work.”
                   - Peter Tryfonopoulos (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business)

               ‘The Program engaged and built on my understanding of the law in a way that can't be achieved
               in a classroom.'
                    - Diana Semaan (Juris Doctor)

               Full program information

               For more information and to hear more experiences from our current members and alumni visit:
               uts.edu.au/BrennanProgram

               Stay in the loop with Brennan news, events, initiatives, ROJ and LTS opportunities by following:

                   •    Brennan Program Facebook Page: @UTSBrennanProgram
                   •    Brennan Collective Facebook Group: Join here once signed up to the program.

University of Technology Sydney                                                                                   16
UTS Law Students’ Society (UTS LSS)
               The UTS Law Students’ Society (UTS LSS) is an independent,
               student-run organisation that has been improving the law school
               experience for over 35 years. As a non-profit and largest student
               society at the University, the UTS LSS is a stellar part of your degree
               and offers year-round their resources to cater to the needs of law
               students. Their offering of initiatives, events, and publications is
               enormous. Whether it be mentoring and career networking and
               preparation, fierce firm-sponsored competitions, group volunteer/fundraising events, or the best
               social events that UTS students can attend, the UTS LSS has your UTS Faculty of Law School
               experience covered.

               The UTS LSS operates in five key areas:

               1) EDUCATION

               The Education portfolio aims to support students as they transition into university life and a law
               degree. This is achieved through initiatives aimed at supporting the social and mental wellbeing
               of junior students and the production of publications on various legal topics.

               The yearly initiatives run by the Education team include Peer Mentoring, the Buddy Project,
               Speaker Series, the Full Bench publication, Smile Project, and various other wellbeing
               initiatives. In 2020, the UTS LSS introduced its flagship podcast, ‘The Bar’. Special guests are
               invited to The Bar (ranging from current practising solicitors to UTS Law’s very own Dean of
               Law, Professor Lesley Hitchens) to have a chat with the LSS hosts on uni, working in law, and
               everything in between. The UTS LSS also facilitates renowned professional mentoring
               programs through its deep connections with current legal practitioners, to allow eligible students
               to be paired with personal mentors in various sectors of the legal industry.

               As a first year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can get involved by applying to be a
               member in our Student Wellbeing Committee (SWC), a subcommittee led by our Wellbeing
               Director.

               2) ACTIVITIES

               The Activities portfolio are all about boosting the social
               aspect of studying law at UTS – they live by the
               mantra ‘work hard, play harder’.

               The UTS LSS throws the biggest and best social
               events of the year! In a typical calendar year, the UTS
               LSS runs a First Year Law Camp, Start of Semester
               drinks, End of Semester parties, a themed Law
               Cruise, and of course, the infamous Law Ball.

               SPORT

               The Activities team also facilitates sporting initiatives to encourage Law students to get active
               and maintain a healthy lifestyle balance. The UTS LSS organises a weekly bootcamp called
               Kickstart, various intervarsity Sports Days, and regular interfaculty Sports Tournaments, such as
               netball and touch footy.

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3) COMPETITIONS

               The UTS LSS has two Competitions portfolios: Mooting and
               Skills Competitions. Both portfolios run a vast range of
               competitions which simulate the skills used by legal
               practitioners in practice, to allow UTS Law students to
               participate in extracurricular competitions that develop their
               skills as a future lawyer and apply the skills they are
               learning in the classroom in a fun, practical setting.
               Competitions are a great way to polish your legal skills and
               strengthen your employability.

               The competitions are run over a whole semester. Open
               Competitions are open to all members and the LSS also
               runs Junior Competitions specifically designed for first and
               second year law students, regardless of whether you are
               undergraduate or postgraduate.

               As a first year, you can kickstart your comps journey by:

                   1. Getting involved with The Gauntlet (see below);
                   2. Attending the Grand Finals of our Semester 1 Opens Grand Finals to see some of our
                      best competitors in action;
                   3. Volunteering as a client or witness in our Opens competitions; and
                   4. Signing up for a Junior Competition in Semester 2!

               Client Interview

               Learning about a client’s legal issue is an imperative skill and hinges on the quality of your
               working relationship with them. In this competition, a ‘client’ (a volunteer law student) comes to
               you, a solicitor within a firm, with a problem and seeks legal advice. This competition requires
               little preparation and only basic legal knowledge. The emphasis is placed on your ability to
               engage with your client and build a strong working atmosphere and relationship with them to
               ensure they feel at ease.

               Negotiation

               In this competition, there are two teams representing opposing parties in a simulated legal
               dispute. The objective is to reach an outcome that satisfies the goals of their individual client but
               also reflects consideration for the interests of the other party. Skills in negotiation are becoming
               increasingly essential for lawyers as clients are more included to settle disputes away from the
               court.

               Witness Examination

               Acting as either a Prosecution or Defence barrister in a criminal matter, competitors must lead
               their witness in an examination-in-chief, followed by a brutal (all in the spirit of good fun) cross-
               examination of the opponent's witness. Your objective is to establish a factual scenario beyond
               reasonable doubt, hopefully in your witnesses’ favour.

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Mooting and Subject Mooting

               Teams of two or three are given a legal problem within a factual matrix. The teams must first
               identify the legal issues, research and compose a written argument in the form of written
               submissions. Teams must then formulate a persuasive oral argument to put to a simulated
               court. It runs similar to a mock trial but requires a deeper level of legal research.
               Mooting is the most demanding competition in terms of hours of dedication required and the
               level of research, however it is often described as the most rewarding. The UTS LSS runs
               multiple workshops to assist first-time mooters in learning the fundamental skills. Participation in
               the UTS LSS extracurricular moots may allow you to be selected for Faculty-run moots, which
               can lead to intervarsity opportunities at the local, national and international level.

               The Gauntlet

               The Gauntlet is a bootcamp-esque weekend competition tailored for first year students.
               Students first attend a workshop that outlines how to effectively compete in the diverse
               competitions and then in teams of two, students have the opportunity to sample each of the
               competitions. It is an invaluable opportunity to experience each competition (you can pick your
               favourite one to sign up for later) and gain strong foundation skills before competing in Juniors
               or Opens.

               Intervarsity Competitions

               The UTS LSS participates in and hosts a number of intervarsity competitions. These
               competitions allow experienced competitors to compete at a local, national and international
               level. This allows UTS Law students to test their skills against students from other universities.
               For updates on the intervarsity competitions, follow the UTS LSS Facebook Page and check out
               the UTS LSS website for more updates.

               Written Skills Competitions

               Our written skills competitions include Paper Presentation, Advice Writing, and a brand-new
               Affidavit Drafting Competition. These competitions are aimed at developing the key written skills
               often exercised in the legal industry and preparing students for real-life practice.

               4) CAREERS

               The UTS LSS is committed to ensuring that UTS law students are informed of the incredible
               range of career options available to them - not just after graduation, but throughout their degree
               as well. The UTS LSS runs regular events throughout the year and produces publications to
               make Careers information easily accessible for everyone.

               In the Autumn Semester, the LSS’ most notable events are the Clerkship Seminar Series (a
               series of on-campus presentations from corporate firms in Sydney), the Clerkship Networking
               Evening (a networking event with 15+ firms and their representatives), and Skills Workshops
               (firm-led workshops on essential Careers skills such as CV writing). In the Spring Semester, the
               LSS explores a variety of non-corporate Career paths through events such as the Pro Bono
               Panel, Women in Law Panel, and Legal Technology Panel. The Careers team also publish the
               annual Clerkship Guide and Careers Guide.

               This year, the UTS LSS is introducing ‘Breaking into Law’, a brand new event geared towards
               first-third year students seeking to land their first legal job.

               The UTS LSS also hosts a Postgraduate Networking evening each session with industry
               professionals.

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5) SOCIAL JUSTICE

               The Social Justice portfolio is a stand-out part of UTS LSS’ and UTS Faculty of Law’s
               commitment to develop our law students into a well-rounded member of the legal profession
               that understands the importance of giving back to the community. The UTS LSS runs the
               Brennan Justice and Leadership Program in conjunction with the UTS Faculty of Law, a
               landmark program aimed at encouraging social justice awareness and participation throughout
               your degree. Upon completion and meeting the eligibility requirements, the Brennan Justice and
               Leadership Award is listed on your AHEG statement and recognised by many employers.

               UTS LSS runs social justice events for credit to the Brennan Program including visits to the
               Westmead Children's Hospital, the Social Justice Conference, Charity Trivia Nights and the
               Intervarsity Gender Conference. You can also self-claim for attending events such as the Pro
               Bono Panel. These are all claimed as “External Events” in your Brennan CareerHub Workflow.

               The UTS LSS also offers subsidies for financially disadvantaged students, such as the
               Textbook Equity Scheme and Law Camp/Law Ball ticket subsidies. These initiatives aim to
               promote inclusion and equity to allow all UTS Law students to access the initiatives the UTS
               LSS runs.

               As a first year, you can get involved by applying to be a member in our Justice Action
               Committee (JAC), a subcommittee run by the Social Justice portfolio. Voluntary hours on this
               committee (and other executive roles in the LSS are claimable for Brennan LTS hours).

               GET INVOLVED!

               The UTS Faculty of Law and UTS LSS often collaborate to enrich your Law student experience.
               We highly encourage you to:

               Become a UTS LSS member

               Membership is completely free for UTS Law students. Becoming a member will provide you with
               access to all of the opportunities and initiatives the UTS LSS offers, as well as discounted
               prices on ticketed events and merchandise.

               Sign up for your UTS LSS membership here: www.bit.ly/JoinUTSLSS2021

               Once you’ve signed up for your free membership, take some time to browse through the various
               opportunities available throughout the year!

               Keep up with the UTS LSS
               To stay in the loop, like the UTS LSS Facebook page, follow the UTS LSS Instagram, and sign
               up to receive the UTS LSS Fortnightly newsletter, The Buzz, on our website, www.utslss.com.

               Get involved with our first-year initiatives

               The perfect way to kick-start your law degree would be attending the UTS LSS First Year Law
               Camp in Broken Bay from 12-14 March 2021. It’s the best opportunity to meet like-minded
               peers who you’ll be spending the next few years at law school with, and form friendships that
               will often last a lifetime. Stay up to date with this event on the LSS Facebook page.

               There are also various other events and programs which cater towards first-year law students
               specifically, including the Buddy Project, Peer Mentoring program, and our Junior Competitions.

               Join our UTS LSS Council

               Taking on a leadership role on the UTS LSS Council is a great way to give back! As a UTS LSS
               Councillor, you’ll be able to work behind the scenes with a number of highly passionate people
               to deliver the various events and initiatives offered by the UTS LSS.

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There will be an opportunity to nominate yourself for one of two First Year Representative
               positions at the UTS LSS First Year Law Camp.

               Alternatively, you can apply for one of the subcommittees mentioned above and nominate for a
               Director position at the end of the year, during our annual election period.

               Getting involved with the UTS LSS is guaranteed to enrich your UTS Law experience,
               boost your employability, and leave you with many memorable memories of your time at
               uni.

               For more information, visit the UTS LSS website at www.utssls.com or email the UTS LSS
               President, Vicky Kuo, at president@utslss.com.

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Careers
               UTS encourages students to start thinking about their career from the moment they start
               university. As such, Careers offers a number of resources to help you start planning for your
               future career visit uts.edu.au > Current Students > Opportunities > Career Development

               UTS Careers
               If you’re ever stuck and in need of some career-related guidance, Careers is there to help!
               They work closely with graduate recruiters and faculties to facilitate programs and events that
               equip UTS students with key employability skills, as well as the knowledge and confidence vital
               for success.

               Careers can help you with:
               •    Resume and cover letter reviews;
               •    Work-ready programs;
               •    Planning resources;
               •    Job search strategies;
               •    Careers events;
               •    Interview preparation;
               •    Employability skill building.

               So if you need anything from a resume review, to help improving your interview skills, drop by
               Careers in the Tower Building (CB01.04.13) or visit their website: uts.edu.au/current-
               students/opportunities/careers

               CAREER EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
               There are many events on and off-campus throughout the year where you are able to hear
               from, meet with and network with potential employers. Careers host and facilitate employability
               workshops where you can learn how to write a resume and cover letter; learn effective interview
               skills; and set up your profile on LinkedIn.

               CAREERS FAIR
               Interested in networking with industry-leading organisations? Or maybe you want to learn about
               where your degree could take you? Then be sure to come along to the annual UTS Careers
               Fair, and discover what opportunities are available to you!

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CareerHub

               CareerHub is your one stop shop for all things career related. With thousands of job
               opportunities, exciting events, and useful resources, this platform makes it easy for you to
               develop your future career. Plus, once you create your customised profile, CareerHub will even
               recommend events and jobs to suit you!

               CareerHub can help you to:
                   •    Ask career-related questions;
                   •    Find jobs that are relevant to you;
                   •    Register to participate in exciting events to help increase your employability;
                   •    Participate effortlessly in programs offered by the Careers team.

               So what are you waiting for?
               To get started, create your profile now using your UTS login at careerhub.uts.edu.au. If you
               have any questions regarding this platform, contact careers@uts.edu.au.
               SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM
               Interested in gaining professional experience while on break? Apply for a summer clerkship.
               Summer clerkships are paid employment experiences in major commercial law firms over the
               summer break for Australian law students in their penultimate (second last) year of study.
               GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT SCHEME
               If you’re a final year student and you haven’t secured full-time employment in a law firm for once
               you graduate, you can apply for the Graduate Employment Scheme. Each year, a range of law
               firms participate, with the aim of helping students secure employment upon graduation.
               PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
               Unlike other Sydney-based universities, UTS is the only university to offer Practical Legal
               Training (PLT) for students to undertake as part of their studies.
               PLT is an essential study requirement for any person wishing to practice law in NSW.
               Completion of PLT is a requirement of the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) for
               admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and by mutual recognition to
               the Supreme Courts of other Australian states.

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UTS Law students get free Law Society of NSW student
               associate membership – sign up now!
               Be part of Australia’s largest and most influential membership association for solicitors, and the
               next generation of solicitors!

               The Law Society of NSW’s student associate membership has no cost for an eligible law
               student to join the Law Society as a student associate member and they will gain access to a
               wide range of The Law Society’s member benefits, resources and events.

               Joining The Law Society of NSW at the earliest stages of your law career will provide you with
               many opportunities to familiarise yourself with the society prior to admission. UTS Law students
               have the opportunity to engage with legal practitioners of all levels of experience, gain access to
               courts, regulators and legal profession leaders through communications and events. Students
               will also benefit from exposure and access to the Law Society’s Future of Law and Innovation in
               the Profession (FLIP) program of events which will provide them with some insights into the
               future of the legal profession and alternative career opportunities focusing on innovation,
               technology and NewLaw.

               Students will also have access to the NSW Young Lawyers committees and events as a further
               complimentary service. Voluntary roles such as these are also valid for Brennan Program LTS
               hours.

               NSW Young Lawyers provides support and resources to solicitors up to age 36 or in their first
               five years of practice.

               To apply for student associate membership, read and fill out this form then send to the Law
               Society of NSW registry.

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The UTS Law Alumni Community
               Becoming a student at UTS Law is the start of what we hope is a life-long connection with the
               Faculty.

               Our alumni support UTS Law students through scholarships, mentoring, work place
               experiences, judging competitions, and more.

               Be proactive and sign up for Career Services workshops to learn the skills and resources to tap
               into our network of alumni in Australia and throughout the world. You’ll have the opportunity to
               engage with our alumni at campus events and online.

               Upon graduation, you’ll join a network of 15,000+ UTS Law alumni contributing to society in a
               wide range of industries and sectors around the globe.

               Visit uts.edu.au/about/faculty-law/engage/alumni-connections and alumni.uts.edu.au to
               learn about some of our amazing alumni and the opportunities ahead of you as one of our UTS
               alumni!

               If you choose later on to continue your studies with UTS, keep in mind eligible alumni will
               receive a 10% saving on tuition fees for full fee paying courses. Full details about the Alumni
               Advantage Program can be found here: https://www.alumni.uts.edu.au/benefits/alumni-
               advantage.

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Prizes and Awards
               Dean's Merit List
               The Dean’s Merit List Award recognises and rewards the outstanding academic achievements
               of students in the single and combined Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, Master of Intellectual
               Property, Master of Laws and Graduate Diploma in Migration Law and Practice.

               Appearing on the Dean’s Merit List for Academic Excellence places you amongst the highest
               achieving students within the UTS Faculty of Law, and is a respected mark of academic
               excellence across all universities and in the employment sector.

               Students are not required to apply for this award. Selection is based on achieving a WAM
               (weighted average mark) of 80 or higher for all law subjects and:

                   •    Single and combined Bachelor of Law students must have completed a minimum of
                        50% law subjects in the year of the award;
                   •    Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit points in law subjects in the year
                        of the award.

               A Certificate of Award and Letter of Commendation is presented at the Faculty's annual prize-
               giving event. The Award will be included on the Australian Higher Education Graduation
               Statement (AHEGS) which accompanies graduates' Testamur.

               Award Ceremonies
               UTS Faculty of Law recognises the accomplishments of our high performing students each year
               with the generous support of our donors, who join with us in recognising the efforts of our high
               achievers.

               By recognising and encouraging outstanding academic achievement, these awards help build
               the personal and professional confidence of our students and add prestige to their curriculum
               vitae.

               The Faculty holds an awards ceremony annually.

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Contacts & Directories
               Student Centre
               The Student Centre facilitates student enquiries on behalf of faculties and Student
               Administration.

               The building five and ten Service Centres support UTS Law students.
               Building 10 - Broadway
               Level 2, 235 Jones Street
               Ultimo, NSW 2007
               Building 5 - Haymarket
               Block C, Level 1
               Cnr Quay Street and Ultimo Road
               Haymarket, NSW 2000

               UTS Student Centres can help with:

               •    Subject and course information
               •    Study plan, enrolment and class allocation enquiries
               •    Progression and academic caution
               •    Exam related and academic progress applications
               •    Leave of Absence and concurrent study applications
               •    Recognition of prior learning and subject substitution applications
               •    Graduation matters
               Normal hours (AEST): Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 4:30pm, closed Wednesday 9am – 11am.
               Online enquiries and eRequests can be submitted via ask.uts.edu.au. If you have an urgent
               enquiry, you can call 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887), Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm

               UTS Law Reception
               UTS Law Reception staff normally assist with submission and collection of UTS Law
               assignments. Reception cannot assist with course or student administration enquiries; these
               should be directed to the UTS Student Centre. Your student ID will be needed to collect
               assignments and you’ll be notified when your assignment is ready to collect.

               Level 16, UTS Central/Building 2 (CB02.16)
               61 Broadway
               BROADWAY, NSW 2007

               The UTS Maps webpage is a great resource to navigate around UTS and UTS Central.
               Mailing address:
               P.O. Box 123
               Broadway NSW 2007
               ph: +61 2 9514 3495
               Opening hours:

               In order to foster social distancing, the reception counter is currently closed.

               In the rare occasion you are seeking an extension on an assignment, refer to the key
               information on the UTS Law website before applying.

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